Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
113
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 120 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 29 | 21 | 34 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets edged the Hawks 120-113. Nuggets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Nuggets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.